Guarding the status quo

In New Hampshire, you could almost hear Bill Clinton rallying the campaign faithful with the words of King Leonidas (from the film "300"): "This is where we hold them! This is where we fight! This is where they die!"
Like the brave Spartan leader before her, Hillary Clinton believes she is making a last stand on behalf of a venerable and historic institution. But instead of fighting for the survival of Western civilization, Clinton is standing up for the Democratic status quo. According to her, this is necessary because in an election this important, change isn't a viable option.
That no one seems to appreciate her heroic role as guardian of the status quo nearly brought her to tears, apparently giving her campaign a much-needed boost.
However, unlike the Persian king Xerxes, Barack Obama isn't leading a force of reluctant conscripts, but rather people of all backgrounds who have been inspired to join his cause by the chance to move forward from political stagnation. This is the difference between the two campaigns. One is about embracing the future while the other is about holding on to the past.